Moto Guzzi Motorcycle Books - History and Construction

Moto Guzzi 2-Valve Big Twins (1967-1998)

The V7 introduced Moto Guzzi to a completely new clientele. With car-like reliability and shaft drive, it proved the ideal machine for long distance touring. Eventually, the V7 evolved into larger capacity sporting and cruising models.
This book provides a guide to all these models, their attributes, and their pitfalls. Detailed descriptions, along with photos showing the key areas to check and foibles to be aware of, help to show what to look for when examining a potential purchase.

With a condition checklist and guide, key specifications, and in-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses, this book is packed with helpful advice. From running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and upgrades that will enhance a Moto Guzzi and enable it be used on a regular basis - as well as modifications to avoid - this book is is like having a marque expert by your side.

Covers the period 1967-1998, and V7, 850GT, V1000, V7 Sport, 750 S, 750 S3, 850 Le Mans, 1000 Le Mans, 850 T, T3, T4, T5, SP1000 V7, 850gt, V1000, V7 Sport, 750 S, 750 S3, 850 Le Mans, 1000 Le Mans, 850 T, T3, T4, T5, Sp1000, Spii, Spiii, Mille, California, Quota, Strada, California 1100, Sport 1100.

The Moto Guzzi Story (3rd Edition)

The story of Moto Guzzi is a story of survival. As one of Italy's oldest, and most legendary marques, Moto Guzzi had seen the height of success during the 1930s, and then the 1950s when they dominated 250 and 350cc Grand Prix racing.
Their withdrawal from racing coincided with a period of stagnation until the company was sold to De Tomaso in 1973.

During the 1970s the V7 Sport and Le Mans were at the forefront of the new superbike era, and later, with Dr John Wittner's help, embraced contemporary technology with the 1000cc Daytona.
If one aspect characterises Moto Guzzi it is continuity. The great 500cc Falcone single ran from 1950 until 1976, and the V7, originally seeing the light of day in 1967, continued well into the 2010s.

This continuity breeds loyalty, and Guzzi owners are a fiercely proud breed. Guzzis are not like other motorcycles, even Italian ones, and to qualify as a Guzzi owner requires a dedication and individuality that will be rewarded in a long term relationship.

Moto Guzzi - The Complete Story

With the launch of the new California 1400 in 2013, and actor Ewan McGregor appointed brand ambassador, Moto Guzzi's owners Piaggio are proving their belief in the future and importance of Moto Guzzi. This title charts the development of the stylish Guzzi bikes and the highs (and lows) of one of the oldest motorcycles marques still in existence.

Topics covered included:
- The origins of the Moto Guzzi factory at Madello del Lario - the oldest motorcycle factory in the world
- The success at the Isle of man TT and races worldwide
- The development of the V-twin engine
- The De Tomaso years and the introduction of the iconic Le Mans model
- The New California 1400
- Piaggio and the future of Moto Guzzi.

Moto Guzzi (1949-1973)

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Moto Guzzi motorcycles from the years 1949-1973. Describes the Moto Guzzi Zigolo, Lodola, Single, V Twin, V7, V8, Ambassador and Eldorado.

• The 50 articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Moto Guzzi Factory Racers

The book "Moto Guzzi Factory Racers" not only tells the story of the racing motorbikes produced by Moto Guzzi between 1921 and 1957, but also offers the reader an account of their riding characteristics, as the author has had the opportunity to try them out; a unique privilege to be able to ride two legendary motorbikes such as the Bicilindrica and the Otto Cilindri.

The book is the work of English journalist Alan Cathcart, one of the world's most famous motorbike journalists, and is in Italian and English. It is a prestigious volume, large format (30×23 cm), printed on quality paper with 160 pages and hardback cover.